Description

General program information and/or position overview. The Maritime System Division (MSD) of Leidos' develops and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of customers across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, other governmental agencies, and commercial clients. We are excited to announce an opening for an Electro-Mechanical Technician in the Long Beach, MS facility. This position is responsible for supporting assembly, testing, and production work related to electro-mechanical devices used for both surface and subsea applications.

Primary Responsibilities.

Mechanical assembly

• Assemble and test various mechanical systems.
• Potting and encapsulation of connectors, electronics, and subassemblies
• Read, understand, and follow engineering assembly drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and misc. supporting documentation.
• Use various hand tools to assemble mechanical components into larger assemblies.
• Able to troubleshoot assembly issues under limited supervision.
• Support documentation standards by filling out serial number records, traveler records, work orders, and non-conformance reports.

• Support the creation and implementation of work orders, test procedures, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Manage lab equipment and assembly fixtures, support repair tasks, or seek assistance of project personnel to keep all equipment in good working condition.
• Conceptualize and build assembly fixtures as needed for continuous process improvement.

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 - 4 years of prior related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance for consideration. This requires US Citizenship.
• Must have experience reading schematics and drawings.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must have experience with the operation and use of basic machine shop tools and wood working shop tools (i.e. Drills, saws, grinder, router, sander, sandblaster, etc.).
• Must have hands on experience in electrical and mechanical assembly.
• Must be self-motivated, self-sufficient, and able to switch from one task to another at a moment's notice.
• Must be able to keep workspaces clean, organized, and free from grit, dust etc.
• Needs to work well with others and be able to communicate and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Can interact with customers, peers, and supervisors with professionalism.
• Average physical mobility to move around an office and lab environment, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel outside local area up to 2-5 times per year.

• 2-year degree in electronics
• Prior experience with unmanned underwater vehicles and associated sensors, underwater cables/connectors (including molding/potting), control and monitor electronics, launch and recovery subsystems, and acoustic sensors.
• Prior experience working on at-sea vessels for extended durations (1 week or longer)
• Capable of writing work orders and test procedures.
• ISO manufacturing experience.
• Composite experience.
• Rigging experience.
• Steel and Aluminum Welding experience.
• General construction experience.